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Caprese Dip Recipe

Caprese Dip

This Caprese Dip is a delightful blend of creamy and cheesy goodness with a fresh burst of tomatoes and basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Ingredients
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese cut into chunks
  • 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Serving Suggestions
  • crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips

Equipment

  • 2 quart baking dish or cast iron skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
  2. Add 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes to the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and top with pesto, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat the tomatoes. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. While they're roasting, stir together the sour cream and basil. Add the fresh mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
  4. When the tomatoes are done, add the cheese mixture to the roasted tomatoes and toss to combine. Cut the remaining cup of tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese.
  5. Bake for another 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, top is slightly golden, and edges are bubbling. Top with fresh basil just before serving (not sooner). Serve with your favorite bread, chips, or crackers.

Notes

This Caprese Dip is perfect for parties or as a starter to a meal. The flavors of fresh basil and tomatoes perfectly complement the cheesy base. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to taste or add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat.